Very Good
#386 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 30% in state
Knott County Central High School
High School · Knott County · Hindman, KY
A high school in Hindman, KY where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
76 Patriot Lane, Hindman, KY 41822
- Math 48% proficient (2025)
- Reading 55% proficient (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Knott County Central High School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 25 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Knott County Central High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low21/100K
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$29,489
Median home value
$85,900
Median rent
$608/mo
College educated
16.3%
Homeownership
68.2%
Poverty rate
28.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41822; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cordia SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–12 | Not available | 171 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Knott County
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $17,594NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Knott County Central High School is listed in Knott County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Knott County Central High School
Knott County Central High School is a public high school in Hindman, KY, part of Knott County, serving approximately 553 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #386 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Knott County Central High School
What grades does Knott County Central High School serve?
Knott County Central High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Knott County Central High School?
Knott County Central High School has an enrollment of approximately 553 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Knott County Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Knott County Central High School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Knott County Central High School rank in KY?
Knott County Central High School ranks #386 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Knott County Central High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Knott County Central High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Knott County Central High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Knott County Central High School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Knott County Central High School a charter school?
No, Knott County Central High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Knott County Central High School a Title I school?
No, Knott County Central High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Knott County Central High School?
69.4% of students at Knott County Central High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 553
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Knott County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.9%
- Phone
- (606) 785-3166
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 41822)
- 1,979
- Area median age
- 44.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 41822; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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